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Jockey G.Y. Rajesh Babu, the declared rider of AMALFI COAST was fined a sum of Rs.2,000/- for failing to make the declared weight. Subsequently permission was granted to Trainer Mr. Pradeep Annaiah to permit Jockey M. Prabhakaran to ride AMALFI COAST in place of declared rider.

Trainer Mr. S. Dominic and Jockey Y.S. Srinath were questioned regarding the poor performance of his charge MISTRESS OF SPICE in the above race. The Trainer stated that:

 (a) he had asked the rider to ride from a forward position.
 (b) his charge had worked very well in the morning track work.
 (c) his only concern was that the blinkers may have not suited his charge and he prefers to run the horse without blinkers next time.
(d) he cannot attribute any other reasons for the horse to perform in this manner.
 
 The Jockey stated that his mount was sluggish at the start thereby losing a few lengths and thereafter he rode out but could only finish in the mid bunch.

Their explanations were noted for future reference and also the horse was impounded for veterinary examination but no abnormality was reported.

Surprise Sample was taken for analysis from b g MISTRESS OF SPICE.

Routine Sample was taken for analysis from the winner b f A HEARTTOREMEMBER.